• Requires ENG4C, as well as any program-specific Pre-Requisite Courses

• DEADLINE is February 1st, 2021

• It is important to choose the appropriate START DATE for your programs. Often your program will have several start dates. If you are hoping to apply after Graduation this year, be sure to choose SEPTEMBER of this school year.

• You will need your OEN number (on report card or come to Guidance). Be sure to only create one account.

• Fees

  • There is a non-refundable fee of $110.00 CDN to apply to college through ontariocolleges.ca.

  • The application fee includes up to 5 program choices (no more than 3 at any one college); the programs must start within the same academic year (August to July). To apply to programs starting in the next academic year, you will need to create a new application and pay a new application processing fee.

  • Your application will not be forwarded to your college choices until the application processing fee has been received. Payment of this fee doesn't guarantee that you will get an offer to your program of choice, but you can make changes to your program choices within the same application cycle without any additional payments. Please note that there are no exemptions from the application processing fee.

• Supporting Documents may be required, depending on the program(s) you’re applying to. You will receive email communication from the colleges after you apply. These emails will ask you to log into a college account, where you will be notified about any program-specific documents that are required. See below for more on this.

• It is important to follow the prompts to log in with each college, as this is how they will continue to communicate with you, not through ontariocolleges.ca.

• Some colleges will tell you that you are missing the requirement of your OSSD - that's ok...you haven't graduated yet;). As long as you are on track to graduate, that part will be ok. If you have any other missing requirements, see your Guidance counsellor asap.

• International Students apply by alternative means. If you are currently studying in Canada with a valid study permit, you are still considered an International Student. It is important to note that some competitive programs are not open to International Students. For application procedures and information on English Proficiency requirements, as well as how to view programs with seats available for International Students, please review this link.

• Markville submits Transcripts for you:

  • • When you first apply, last year’s grades (11) are visible, as well as this year’s enrolled courses

    • Mid-term grades Semester 1 (new this year)

    • Final grades Semester 1

    • Mid-term grades Semester 2 (conditional offers)

    • Final grades Semester 2 (offers can be withdrawn)

    • Summer submission (including YRDSB summer school results - check with each College to see if they accept courses taken past June.)

• Students with IEPs should reach out to Student Services once an offer is accepted, or at the latest during the summer. It takes time to establish what accommodations you will receive and what documents are needed, so enough time is necessary to ensure that you are good to go in September! Colleges will not know that you require accommodations unless you self-identify. Speak to your SERT for further information!

  • Application and additional FAQs

APPLYING TO COLLEGE OUTSIDE OF ONTARIO/CANADA:

• If you are applying to an out-of-province college, you are responsible for the application AND sending the academic transcript. Application deadlines are not the same - check carefully. If the college does not access academic information through OCAS, it is your responsibility to send a transcript. Transcripts for out-of-province College and scholarship applications must be ordered from the Guidance Secretary 3 days before you need to send them out. Be aware of deadlines and communicate with your counsellor often. Students may be required to take a placement test in Math and English to determine their level in these classes.

• College pathways have become more and more popular, and as such, many programs are highly competitive to enter. Students interested in such competitive programs, should prepare at the high school level by taking courses that will enable them to meet entrance requirements.

• High school University level courses are NOT given an advantage over high school College level courses. For example, if a student receives a 75% in ENG4U, and another student receives 88% in ENG4C, the student with the higher mark in ENG4C will be permitted entrance. In many of these cases, it does not benefit the student to take U level courses. In fact, for competitive programs, it can be a disadvantage, as students aim to get the highest mark possible to compete for the college seat.

• If you’re browsing programs using the Find a Program tool, the program details will indicate if a program is highly competitive.

• Colleges are partnered with many universities for students who are looking to Bridge their college education into a university degree. See the College-to-University, University-to-College page for more details.

• Students who take a Dual Credit in high school will have already gained an elective credit towards their program, if their Dual Credit applies to their preferred program.

• Many colleges now offer Bachelor Degrees - this is an incredible opportunity for students. As this is relatively new for colleges, the entrance percentage into these degree programs is often lower than what is required at University. Students MUST have 6U/M, as well as the same necessary pre-requisites, however. Degrees at colleges are an excellent choice for students who prefer a smaller classroom, connection to their professor, and as college tuition is often lower than university tuition, degrees can be achieved more affordably.

• Students with less than 4 years of English in an Ontario high school should review the English Proficiency requirements of the universities to which you are applying. Please explore the IELTS and TOEFL sites.

• Students with IEPs should reach out to Student Services once an offer is accepted, or at the latest during the summer. It takes time to establish what accommodations you will receive and what documents are needed, so enough time is necessary to ensure that you are good to go in September! Universities will not know that you require accommodations unless you self-identify. Speak to your SERT for further information!

• Have a friend or family member review the emails and application criteria so that you don't miss Supplementary requests - they can be missed!!

• Do. Not. Miss. Deadlines!

• For Portfolios, check the requirements as soon as you can - some of your course work can perhaps be modified to meet a portfolio requirement (speak to your teacher for support). As well, ask your teacher for help reviewing your portfolio. They will be able to make suggestions on how you can enhance your work. Lastly, many colleges will offer portfolio review days and offer tips - take advantage, you have nothing to lose and much to gain!

• As mentioned above, some students find navigating the college emails a bit confusing - you will need to log in with each college and begin communicating with them individually. If you have any issues with this process or seeing any additional requirements, please come to Guidance for support to ensure that you do not miss a necessary step.